Integrated power converter to support power outputs at different potential for vehicles with a heated catalyst
US11879370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/70
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A vehicle includes a power converter that receives power, and has first and second outputs, a low voltage battery that receives power from the power converter via the first output, and a heating element that receives power from the power converter via the second output, and provides heat to a catalyst of an exhaust system. The vehicle also includes a controller that commands the converter to provide power to the heating element via the second output according to a temperature of the catalyst.
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